Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Spider Web Science Craft

Some could squeeze the glue bottles and some preferred to use a Q-tip and spread the glue that way.

Everyone's webs looked different, some of the children were very engaged and some only participated for about 10-15 minutes.

The children wanted to cut their own "silk" and others appreciated the precut yarn.

Science

I made this a science activity by reviewing all our spider facts. Here is an example of some questions I ask during our spider web science craft. I also had some spider books opened, so they could also have a visual aid.

Teacher: How many body parts do spiders have?

Kids: 2

Teacher: What are they called?

Kids: thorax and abdomen

Teacher: What are webs made of?

Kids: silk

Teacher: Where does the silk come from?

Kids: the spinneret

Teacher: Where is the spinneret located?

Kids: in their Abdomen

Teacher: Why do spiders make webs?

Kids: to catch their food

Teacher: What else do spiders use their silk for?

Kids: to make protect their babies (egg sacks)

I had one child tell me "I don't want to make a web, I am making a spider egg sack"